How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nipsey Hussle, Eo, Drake, Chris Brown, Usher, Kid Ink, Nines, Wizkid, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Desiigner, Chip
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Nipsey Hussle – Racks In The Middle (w/ Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy) |
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2 . Eo – German |
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3 . Drake – Nice For What |
| The music video is directed by Karena Evans. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Scorpion”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Chris Brown – Fine China |
| The music video is directed by Chris Brown & Sylvain White. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “X”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Usher – Yeah! (w/ Lil Jon & Ludacris) |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Confessions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Kid Ink – Ride Out (w/ Tyga, Wale, YG, Rich Homie Quan) |
| The music video is directed by Payne Lindsey. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Furious 7: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. |
7 . Nines – I See You Shining |
| The music video is directed by Oliver Jennings. |
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8 . Wizkid – Come Closer (w/ Drake) |
| The music video is directed by DAPS. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Sounds From the Other Side”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Kendrick Lamar – Humble. |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “DAMN.“. |
10 . Rihanna – Pour It Up |
| The music video is directed by Vincent Haycock. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Unapologetic”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Desiigner – Panda |
| The music video is directed by Paul Geusebroek. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “New English”. |
12 . Chip – In The Air (w/ Keri Hilson) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Transition”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Released by All Money In and Atlantic Records, this track marked Nipsey Hussle’s final single before his passing. The posthumous accolades only added to its legacy.
2. EO leveraged his YouTube channel’s comedic content for recognition, launching “German” as a debut that cemented his lyrical prowess.
3. Drake’s track borrowed elements from “Ex-Factor” and “Drag Rap,” blending iconic hip-hop and soulful influences.
4. Directed by Chris Brown and Sylvain White, the video explored a fraught romance against the backdrop of crime and tradition.
5. Usher, backed by Lil Jon, brought crunk and R&B to the mainstream, headlining work that defined a musical era.
6. “Furious 7” was a cinematic ride backed by a high-octane soundtrack, with contributions from prominent rappers uniting for the project.
7. True to form, Nines dropped personal anecdotes by mentioning his daughter’s luxury timepiece — a Rolex at just three years old.
8. “Sounds from the Other Side” featured this collaboration, highlighting the vibrant exchange between Afrobeat and hip-hop cultures.
9. Initially intended for Gucci Mane, Mike Will Made It’s beat was ultimately pivoted to Kendrick Lamar, shaping the sonic direction of “Damn.”
10. Rihanna’s single sculptured itself around a sparse yet driving hip-hop beat, embodying minimalist maximalism.
11. A white BMW X6 proves essential to Desiigner’s “Panda,” embodying aesthetics as profound as its simplicity in concept.
12. The tropical vibes of Barbados played host to Chip and Keri Hilson’s collaboration, marrying music with sun-kissed visuals.
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